Charlotte's behavioral health sector registered 37 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 14 new additions this week. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized rather than nationally significant surge. Of these, 25 are individuals and 12 are organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among ABA-specific credentials, Charlotte reported 4 BCBAs and 9 RBTs. No providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials this week. This ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 2.25 RBTs suggests a developing supervision structure that requires careful management to ensure adequate oversight for direct care staff. Beyond ABA, other individual credentials observed include two LCMHCs, one MSW, LCSW, CCTP, one LCSW-A, one LCSW, CMSW, one LCSW, LCAS, one M.S., one PH.D., one M.S., LCMHC, one LCSW, LAC, and one MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Charlotte is predominantly female, with 23 female providers making up 92%, while 2 male providers account for 8%. No notable organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, and no city counts were inflated by corporate headquarters registrations.
This week's data points to a small but active behavioral health landscape in Charlotte, with a particular need to monitor the BCBA-to-RBT ratio for sustainable ABA service delivery.
